Beresini Vineyard Chardonnay

Vintage: 2008
Variety: Chardonnay
Appellation: Carneros
Vineyard: Beresini
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Grown in the cool, windy Napa Valley side of Carneros, where hilly soils of loam, clay, and riverstone meet the San Francisco bay. The 2008 Beresini Chardonnay is a lovely representation of why this region has been dubbed one of the crown jewels for Chardonnay.

Winemaker's Tasting Notes: Golden in color, this wine expresses stone fruits, citrus, and a touch of minerality. This lively palate has good balance with notes of Meyer lemon, white peach, and vanilla oak.

Average Age of Vines: Ninteen years
Harvest Dates: September 9, 2008
Cases Produced: <100

Winemaking Techniques: The grapes were harvested at 26º brix, pressed cold at the winery. It was then allowed to settle for 24 hours in tank. The juice was transferred to 100%
new Saury and Francoise Frere barrels to ferment. After fermentation the barrels were stirred every week for over a year. The wine is bottled un-fined and un-filtered.

Food Pairings: This wine can be enjoyed singly with friends on a warm summer evening, or with a variety of grilled poultry or fish dishes. Explore this wine’s nuances with cheese and smoked fish.

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